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The Saints, in their sixth straight national tournament appearance, won for only the second time and in doing so, set a program record for victories.

Second-ranked Limestone (19-1) beat Conference Carolinas rival Pfeiffer, 13-3, Saturday afternoon at Saints Field and advanced to the D-II Final Four on May 18-19 in Owings Mills, Md., against third-ranked Rollins (16-1), which beat sixth-ranked Lock Haven, 11-10.

“We didn't really care which team we had to face in the Final Four. We just wanted to get there,” Limestone head coach Scott Tucker said. “… This was our first victory at home in the NCAA tournament and very historical for the team.”

Limestone senior attack Sylvia Queener scored eight points, five goals and three assists, to lead the Saints' offense. Sarah Oor added four goals and grabbed control of five ground balls. Sam McCarrick had three assists and a goal, while Katie Farrell had a pair of assists. Chelsea Treat, the Saints' leading goal-scorer this season with 62, had one of those and a career-high six ground-ball controls. Senior goalie Rashelle McLellan made eight saves.

“We started off real strong and between the goaltending and the defense, that was really the biggest difference,” Tucker said. “We got some shots early at the net and 'Shelle came up big in the net. … We have a really great group of seniors. Hopefully, with their leadership and their dedication, they can carry us into a title game and give us a chance.”

<p>GAFFNEY — Making the NCAA Division II women's lacrosse tournament is no big deal for Limestone.</p><p>But this was a big deal.</p><p>The Saints, in their sixth straight national tournament appearance, won for only the second time and in doing so, set a program record for victories. </p><p>Second-ranked Limestone (19-1) beat Conference Carolinas rival Pfeiffer, 13-3, Saturday afternoon at Saints Field and advanced to the D-II Final Four on May 18-19 in Owings Mills, Md., against third-ranked Rollins (16-1), which beat sixth-ranked Lock Haven, 11-10. </p><p>“We didn't really care which team we had to face in the Final Four. We just wanted to get there,” Limestone head coach Scott Tucker said. “… This was our first victory at home in the NCAA tournament and very historical for the team.”</p><p>Limestone senior attack Sylvia Queener scored eight points, five goals and three assists, to lead the Saints' offense. Sarah Oor added four goals and grabbed control of five ground balls. Sam McCarrick had three assists and a goal, while Katie Farrell had a pair of assists. Chelsea Treat, the Saints' leading goal-scorer this season with 62, had one of those and a career-high six ground-ball controls. Senior goalie Rashelle McLellan made eight saves.</p><p>“We started off real strong and between the goaltending and the defense, that was really the biggest difference,” Tucker said. “We got some shots early at the net and 'Shelle came up big in the net. … We have a really great group of seniors. Hopefully, with their leadership and their dedication, they can carry us into a title game and give us a chance.”</p>